Day:  PHILADELPHIA                                    

On your first day, follow some form of the One-Day Trip Plan, as the historic district should still be your top priority.  On your second day, take the Benjamin Franklin Parkway down to 26^th Street, past Logan Circle, to the Philadelphia Museum of Art.  Plan on spending at least a few hours here; if you want to make a sweeping tour of all the noteworthy museums, don’t neglect the Franklin Science Institute, the Rodin Museum, and the Academy of Natural Sciences.  Parents traveling with children might want to peruse the Please Touch Museum; its exhibits cater to the younger crowd.  With the vast number of sights at each museum, you might have to customize the list to suit your needs, as one day may not be enough, especially if you wish to leave no stone unturned.  After a day of perusing ancient treasures, relax at an upscale restaurant like Le Bec Fin (editor’s note—book well in advance) or at a less formal establishment like Bookbinder’s; both are excellent.  A variety of bars and nightclubs await your after-hours patronage; Maui and Dave and Buster’s are two top choices.  Both are located near the waterfront on Christopher Columbus Boulevard (the old Delaware Avenue).

If you’re looking to spend your final day in town picking up souvenirs, there are plenty of excellent shopping opportunities in the city.  A good idea is to park the car near South Street and spend a few hours perusing the nearby storefronts.  The amazing diversity of the shops virtually guarantees something for everyone.  There are also more restaurants in this area than you ever thought possible, so you don’t have to worry about going out of your way for a quick bite.  After lunch, head for the Gallery at Market East, which can be found on Market Street between 8^th and 11^th Streets.  This mammoth mall-like structure houses over a hundred and fifty stores, including industry staples JCPenney and Strawbridge’s, as well as an armada of eateries